Welton Craig Washington, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Welton Craig Washington is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Ypsilanti, MI with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(734) 544-6820Ypsilanti, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Welton Craig Washington, MD has been part of the Ypsilanti medical community since 2006 in independent practice. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with schizophrenia, substance use, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 449 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Ypsilanti24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5177dNPPES updated 2012-03-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-5752

Fax: (734) 544-2906
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.8%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

183

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

217

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,704

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.20M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Schizophrenia
74%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Substance Use Disorders
58%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Mood Disorders
55%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
42%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-29%)41%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
41%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-37%)33%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-37%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$291.3k received from industry

383 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Welton Craig Washington's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 2002)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Welton Craig Washington

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Welton Craig Washington for follow-up consultations, substance use counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Ypsilanti required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Welton Craig Washington

NPI records show Dr. Washington as active with telehealth listed in Ypsilanti, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 544-6820.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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